CBI Files Charge Sheet Against 13 Accused in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case
The agency cited 360 witnesses and 422 documents as it invoked anti-corruption and exam-fraud laws against all 13 accused.
- The CBI filed a charge sheet on Tuesday against 13 accused individuals in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, formally advancing prosecution of those charged with compromising the medical Entrance Test.
- Following a written complaint from the Department of Higher Education on May 12, the National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET-UG held on May 3, prompting The CBI to form multiple Investigation teams comprising 72 officers and cyber forensic experts.
- The agency cited 360 witnesses, 422 documents, and 43 material objects in the Charges, which include criminal conspiracy and cheating under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, alongside provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Public Examinations Act.
- According to The CBI, all 13 accused persons are currently in judicial custody, and a special fast-track court is likely to take up the matter on Wednesday as legal proceedings advance.
- Investigation teams continue conducting Forensic imaging and analysis of seized materials to establish the accused's role in circulating leaked questions before the examination, while a re-examination was held on June 21 to address academic disruptions.
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NEET Paper Leak: Fast-Track Court Takes CBI's Chargesheet On Record
The designated fast-track court to deal with criminal cases linked to paper leaks and the use of other unfair means in public examinations on Wednesday took on record the CBI's chargesheet in the NEET paper leak case. Special Judge Anu Grover
NEET UG Paper Leak Case: CBI Files 20000-page Charge Sheet; Court Grants 3 Days to File Documents
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Special Fast Track Court at Rouse Avenue on Wednesday pointed out that there are no documents, list of statements and articles filed as per the list of filed alongwith the charge sheet. India News | NEET UG Paper Leak Case: CBI Files 20000-page Charge Sheet; Court Grants 3 Days to File Documents.
CBI charges 13 in NEET-UG paper leak case; names experts, coaching links
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday filed a charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case, including three paper experts, two associated with coaching centres, middlemen and a number of beneficiary candidates, officials said on Tuesday.
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